frances balanced budget rule too complicated say economists

France's balanced budget rule too complicated say economists

French President Nicolas Sarkozy wants to push through a balanced budget amendment, dubbed the "golden rule", to reassure rattled markets, but economists complain the measure is too complicated.
euro steadies in tokyo after earlier falls

Euro steadies in Tokyo after earlier falls

The euro steadied against major currencies in Asia on Wednesday after falling in the wake of talks between the leaders of France and Germany on the eurozone debt crisis.
euro weakens in tokyo after france germany talks

Euro weakens in Tokyo after France-Germany talks

The euro dropped against the dollar in early Tokyo trade on Wednesday following talks between the leaders of France and Germany on the eurozone debt crisis.
brazil france into u20 world cup semi finals

Brazil, France into U20 World Cup semi-finals

Brazil won a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout against Spain to advance to the semi-finals of the U20 World Cup on Sunday night along with France who earlier beat Nigeria 3-2 after extra-time.
imf chief lagarde faces france finance crime probe

IMF chief Lagarde faces France finance crime probe

A French court gave the green light Thursday for an embezzlement investigation targeting new International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde, in a case her lawyer branded as politically motivated.
french bank buys 20 pct stake in ocb

French bank buys 20 pct stake in OCB

The State Bank of Vietnam has allowed the Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB) to sell a 20 per cent stake to France’s BNP Paribas bank.
wineries to explore vietnamese market

Wineries to explore Vietnamese market

Wineries from France, Italy and Spain will join the second traditional Quality Wine Fair event in Ho Chi Minh City on July 5 and in Hanoi on July 7.
vietnam france expect higher trade turnover

Vietnam, France expect higher trade turnover

Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and France is expected to reach about 1.15 billion EUR in the first sixth months of this year, or an increase of nearly 22 per cent over the same period in 2010.
eu votes 210 mln euros for bacteria hit farmers

EU votes 210 mln euros for bacteria-hit farmers

The European Union on Tuesday approved 210 million euros ($303 million) in emergency aid for vegetable farmers hit by the fallout from the killer E. coli bacteria outbreak, despite opposition from Spain and France.
psg secure signing of coveted marksman gameiro

PSG secure signing of coveted marksman Gameiro

Paris Saint-Germain secured the first major coup of the Ligue 1 summer transfer window on Sunday by completing the signing of France striker Kevin Gameiro from Lorient on a four-year deal.
polands defensive woes show in france friendly

Poland's defensive woes show in France friendly

Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland failed to inspire yet again on Thursday, losing 1-0 to France in a friendly that underlined their defensive woes.
abidal set for france return

Abidal set for France return

Barcelona defender Eric Abidal, who underwent surgery on a liver tumour in March, was on Thursday recalled to the France team by coach Laurent Blanc for a Euro 2012 qualifier against Belarus and two friendlies next month.
frances lagarde runs for imf despite probe cloud

France's Lagarde runs for IMF despite probe cloud

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde launched her bid Wednesday to head the International Monetary Fund after winning broad European backing, vowing to run even if judges probe her role in a business dispute.
stadium delay could hit polands france friendly

Stadium delay could hit Poland's France friendly

A friendly pitting Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland against France could be shifted to the capital Warsaw because of stadium delays in the Baltic port of Gdansk, the Polish football association (PZPN) said Friday.
vn france to sign grant agreements in may

VN, France to sign grant agreements in May

The Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment and the French Development Agency (AFD) will sign two grant agreements to finance technical assistance for Vietnam ’s medical sector and preparatory works for the next generation of AFD’s financing in the country.